Socio-demographic factors and self-healing of pain phenomenon in Poland
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https://doi.org/10.12775/MBS.2014.020Keywords
self-healing, pain, medicinal productAbstract
Introduction. Self-healing applies to the use of non-prescription drugs, as well as nutritional supplements, and herbal plant products for the treatment of diseases and symptoms diagnosed single-handedly. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of socio-demographic factors on the phenomenon of self-healing pain among Poles. Material and method. The study involved 218 randomly selected respondents, 159 women and 59 men. The tool was a questionnaire designed for the study. Collected data were analyzed using cross tables. Results. During six months before the start of the study 90% of respondents used the analgesics. Women declared that they took pain medication several times a month, three times more often than men. The type of pain for which respondents most frequently used the self-treatment is varied by gender as well as age and type of professional activity of the studied group. The most important factor in the purchase of the drug among the oldest patients is usually the pharmacist's advice (47.1% of the group), and among the youngest respondents - previous use of the drug (62.5%). About 70% of respondents admit that they use the Internet to obtain information about medicines. Conclusions. The most important element in the development of responsible self-treatment is education, in terms of both responsible consumption of analgesics, and the use of appropriate sources concerning the treatment of these diseases.References
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